Transform Rockford Spotlight: Thomas Bona

Occupation/profession: Economic development researcher at the Rockford Region Economic Development District

In Rockford area since: 2006

Transform Rockford involvement: I am a member of the analysis team, which helps Transform Rockford measure the region and track its progress to improvement.

Quote: “The Transform Rockford process is both data-driven and people-driven. It focuses on both measurable information and on hearing as many points of view as possible.”

What’s new at Transform Rockford: The Vision Rally gave us a taste of what Rockford can be if we’re committed to the work and collaboration needed.

What’s next: Upon receiving feedback on the draft, the Vision will be finalized and strategy teams will be formed. Members from our analysis team will be part of each of these teams, driving root-cause analysis, gap analysis, benchmarking against other successful initiatives, and ensuring a proper research foundation for strategies that will be presented to the community for review and comment.